Cultural Reporter-Editor (French Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada seeks a Cultural Reporter-Editor for a temporary long-term role focusing on the arts scene in Ottawa and Gatineau. The position requires excellent writing skills in both English and French, alongside a deep understanding of the cultural landscape. Ideal candidates should be creative, tech-savvy, and capable of producing impactful journalism across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in cultural journalism.
• Strong knowledge of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Cover the arts scene in Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding areas.
• Analyze and critique works across various platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers.

Skills

Writing

Social Media

Creativity

Communication

Cultural Understanding

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

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Position Title:

Cultural Reporter-Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-06-30 11:59 PM

This is a long-term, full-time temporary position for a duration of 12 months.

Your role

Under the supervision of a director, the cultural reporter is responsible for covering the arts scene in Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding areas. The successful candidate must have an excellent understanding of cultural news at the international, national, and regional levels. They should have a genuine interest in various art forms, including music, literature, performing arts, film, and visual arts.

The person in this role must be able to analyze and critique works across radio, television, and digital platforms. The person should be eager to collaborate with fellow reporters and producers to share content and ideas and must be capable of pitching original stories that stand out and contribute to impactful journalism. A strong command of social media is essential to promote and highlight their content.

The cultural reporter will primarily work for radio, contributing to the show Les matins d’ici, but may also be called upon to contribute to other programs and digital coverage. Excellent spoken and written French, as well as strong on-camera delivery, are essential requirements for this position.

We are looking for a candidate with the following profile:

• University degree or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in cultural journalism
• Strong knowledge of new technologies and social media
• Advanced writing skills and an interest in multiplatform media production
• Ability to produce relevant, audience-focused reports that reflect issues being discussed in the broader cultural sphere
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news
• Knowledge of cultural events and issues in the Outaouais region and Eastern Ontario, and a strong interest in these topics
• Creativity and willingness to take risks
• Commitment to reflecting the community and diversity
• Good command of English
  
  

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [e-mail].

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Work Schedule:

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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